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N85 LEX

1995 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 MG RV821,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 LEX
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,111 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired both front drop link extensions poorly wended (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned fowling wheel rim (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned fowling wheel rim (2.2.C.1b)

Steering column inappropriately modified column fowling engine mounting (2.2.C.1e)

emmissions aborted engine over heated.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,478 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,849 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,950 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 19 May 2010 26,507 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 26,507 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,473 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,214 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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N85 LEX is a 1995 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 21,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N85 LEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N85 LEX registered?

N85 LEX is a 1995 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N85 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 LEX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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